(Courtesy/Scott Dillon) Throughout his 19 years of unmatched dedication to our school’s theater department, Mr. Scott Dillion, better known as “Dill” to his students, has created elaborate set designs and directed numerous shows including The Miracle Worker, 12 Angry Jurors, last year’s The Dining Room and this year’s show, Little Women. His final show was…

Mrs. Soderberg invited the girls varsity golf team and their coach, Maggie F., to join Mr. Singleton and her on the stage as they were recognized for their individual and team accomplishments at the October 31 assembly. Upper school students and faculty followed the team out of the theatre and gathered around the flagpole to…

Olivia L., Priya R., Elle V., Malia C., and Christina L. (Courtesy?Mr. Morford) Students gathered in the neighborhood behind Carlin Fields on Monday, October 31 to trick-or-treat for something other than candy: non-perishables.  Starting at 6 p.m. when trick-or-treating began, 15 students along with Shapers, Arya C. and Malia C., traveled door to door asking…

(Photos by Kallyn Hennessy/Media) While many US students may have enjoyed last Friday evening outdoors enjoying the atypical November 4th weather, 45 US students spent the “Night In” on campus. Service Board’s annual event following the Kids 4 Kids Food Drive brought CA community members including alumna Cydney P. together to sort over 200 boxes…

Spirtits were strong on Wednesday, November 2, when boys soccer beat Oakwood 1-0 with a goal from captain Charlie T. and assisted by fellow captain Leo K. to advance to regional finals. The game was accompanied by a shutout from junior goalkeeper Evan S. to secure the win. But in the boys 6-0 loss against…

(Courtesy/Heather D.) Over seventy Academy students visited the Dawes Arboretum on October 28 as part of a joint field trip for students in our Environmental Science or Environmental Writing courses. Dawes Arboretum, a nonprofit company, spans over 2,000 acres. At Dawes, dedicates itself to enriching lives through the conservation of trees, nature, and history.  Upon…

(Ethan Kim/Media) The Vikings faced the Portsmouth West Senators on Friday, November 4, and after a scoreless first quarter, the Senators broke the tie with a rushing touchdown. Portsmouth led 14-0 at halftime. Following another scoreless quarter, Portsmouth used an 18-play drive to extend their lead to 21-0. This 21-0 loss ended the Viking’s season.…

  Five seniors, accompanied by Ms. Downey, traveled to the Columbus Zoo on Wednesday, November 2, to attend the Teen Eco Summit, an event that brings together central Ohio teens who are interested in conservation and environmental activism. This is the sixth year of the event and Academy’s second year of attendance. Grace H., Ava H.,…

Rafael D-Z. as Russell from “Up,” Kelli R. in a “DIY ambulance,” and Ms. E. as Wednesday Addams (Vaanika J./Media) After a 3-year pause, Academy’s upper school students and teachers made up for lost time on October 31, with lions, tigers, bears, and the Mystery Gang, including costumers parading as Dr. S.’s impersonator and the…

Donating food listed on Food Bingo card benefits others and your advisory. (Courtesy/Service Board) How can you support others during the holidays while bolstering your chances to win a prize? By collaborating with your advisory to collect at least the quantity of food indicated on the Food Drive Bingo card.  Created by last year’s Service…